Obituaries
Jessie May Waltermire 1916-2009
Jessie May (Johnson) Waltermire, 93, of Chanute, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. Jessie was born on Jan. 24, 1916, the daughter of Charles William and Myrta Mildred Grady Johnson. Her grandfather, Harmon Johnson, had homesteaded the farm in 1876 and his family has lived there to the present date. Jessie received a Century Farm Award in October 2000. She attended Grady Rural ...
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George T. ‘Buddy’ Ibbetson 1916-2009
George Thomas “Buddy” Ibbetson, 92, lifelong resident of rural Buffalo, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington. He was born Oct. 13, 1916 on the Ibbetson farm northwest of Buffalo, the son of George Frederick and Chestine Elizabeth Kennedy Ibbetson. He attended West Buffalo District 28 grade school and graduated in 1934 from Buffalo High School. He was a farmer and rancher for 75 years, retiring in 2000. He attended...
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Clayton ‘Del’ Totman 1932 – 2009
Clayton Delroy “Del” Totman, 76, Chanute, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Del was born in Arcadia on April 1, 1932, the son of William and Mary Nasworthy Totman. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Del was united in marriage to Darlean G. Shults on May 21, 1991 in Chanute. She survives. He was a machinist for Churchill. Del is survived by his wife, Darlean, of Chanute; two ...
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Lyle E. Clum
Lyle E. Clum, 70, Pt. Pleasant, N.J., died Friday, January 30, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Humboldt to Walter and Velda Negely Clum, Lyle was one of four sons. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University and later an MBA from Rockhust University. After spending time in the U.S. Army, he began a very successful 35-year career in the telecommunications industry with Bell/ATT/L...
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Ronald Eugene Horn 1941 – 2009
Ronald Eugene Horn, 67, Chanute, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 30, 2009, in Goodland. He was born Sept. 26, 1941, in Iola to Cecil L. and Audrey Baker Horn. He attended Iola High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Shirley Cook on May 26, 1977, in Chanute. She survives. He worked for Custom Campers, Inc. Other survivors include his children, Chuck Cohee, Terri Jo Conger, Cindy Gard, Carla Frazier, Gina R...
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Richard ‘Gordon’ Wiltse 1914-2009
Richard “Gordon” Wiltse, 94, Altoona, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Golden Living Center, Fredonia. He was born Sept. 11, 1914, in Altoona to Floyd and Della Roney Wiltse. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in agronomy. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. On Dec. 2, 1939, he married Betty Jane Spaulding in Osawatomie. She preceded him in death. He was a me...
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Kenneth Lynn Berry 1955-2009
Kenneth Lynn Berry, 53, Sherman, Texas, was called home Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. He was born September 10, 1955, in Martiney, Calif., to Sharon Berry and Darrel Nichols. He married Mary Ann Hockersmith on Dec. 1, 1989, in Valley Center. She survives. He loved to fish, work on leather, antique cars and woodworking. Kenneth also loved spending time with family and friends. He was a loving husband, fat...
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Phyllis A. Strawn Johnston 1936-2009
Phyllis A. Strawn Johnston, 72, Yates Center, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born Nov. 25, 1936 on the Ferree family farm in southeast Woodson County to Kenneth and Mabel Black Ferree. She grew up in Woodson County and graduated from Yates Center High School in 1954. She attended Bethany College of Nursing. After working as a medical assistant, she was employed at the Woodson County Extension office for ...
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Alan Vaughn Hilsabeck 1943-2009
Alan Vaughn Hilsabeck, 65, of Belton, Mo., peacefully entered eternal life at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Alan was born on April 6, 1943 in Coffeyville and graduated from Carthage High School in 1961. He was a retired Master Sergeant with 21 years and 10 months in the United States Air Force. He became active in local politics and served as an Alderman for the City of Belton from 1994-1996. Alan is survived by his wife Cathy of Bel...
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Dale Boyd Turner 1927-2009
Dale Boyd Turner, 81, Fredonia, died Monday, January 26, 2009, at Golden Living Center. He was born June 7, 1927, in Chetopa, to James and Grace Whitner Turner. On May 1, 1947, he married Joyce Knoles. She died July 11, 1991. He married Carol Krie in Fredonia on June 27, 1992. She survives. He was an employee, manager and later joint owner of Cox Grain in Fredonia. He retired in 1992 after working there for 44 years. He served in the U.S. Nav...
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Bula ‘Nadeen’ Klingensmith 1926-2009
Bula “Nadeen” Klingensmith, 82, Humboldt, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1926, in Lewiston, Ill., to Roy and Vernie Marah Climer. She married Maurice Brildon Klingensmith at Bendavis, Mo., on Oct. 9, 1949. He died on June 22, 1987. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Belva White, Chanute; a son, Brildon Klingensmith, Humboldt; three brothers, Dow Climer, Mason City, Iowa, Floyd Climer, Sprin...
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Nadeen Klingensmith
Nadeen Klingensmith, 82, Humboldt, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Penwell-Gabel Humboldt Chapel.
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Francis ‘Frank’ Chance 1927-2009
Francis “Frank” Chance, 81, Benedict, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, in Chanute. He was born Sept. 21, 1927, in Boise, Idaho. He was a World War II veteran and a retired stone mason. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Chance, Mobile, Ala., and Francine Chance, La Cyne; a son, Danny Chance, Benedict; a sister, Lucille Brouhard, Kansas City, Kan.; a brother, Kenneth Chance, Lathrop, Mo.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Fune...
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Robert Eugene Brundage 1937-2009
Robert Eugene Brundage, 72, Palm Harbor, Fla., died Monday, January 26, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1937. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1959 and Pittsburgh State College in 1963. He retired from Mobil Oil after 25 years of service as an auditor. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sharon Kay Moore, Chanute; a brother, Michael Brundage, Wichita; two daughters and a son-in-law, Lyn and Michael DeBoer and Jera Brunda...
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Clarence M. Calvin 1937-2009
Clarence M. Calvin, 71, Haysville, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born Feb. 8, 1937, in New Bethlehem, Pa., to Clarence and Genevieve Bargerstock Calvin. He married Lana Pillot on May 13, 1967, in Wichita. She survives. He was a retired law enforcement officer. He was involved with ASA softball for many years as well as an avid sports fan. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Bev Hastings, Beaver Falls, Pa.; t...
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Michael Alan Gird 1963-2009
Michael Alan Gird, 45, Iola, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1963, in El Dorado to Frank and Judith Silbey Gird. He graduated from Yates Center High School in 1981. He was employed with the Kansas State Highway Department for more than 20 years. Survivors include a brother, Tim Gird, Iola; and three sisters, Jamie Matile, Yates Center, Melanie Zorn, Wichita, and Michelle Mull, Winfield. He was preceded in deat...
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Lois Lindquist 1943-2009
Lois Jean Lindquist, 65, Chanute, died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at Indian Meadows Nursing Home, Overland Park. She was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Chanute to Ralph Earl and Dora Mavis Dozier Tomlinson. She graduated from Chanute High School and attended Business School in Topeka. She was a homemaker until her health failed. Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ann and Vernon Myers, Carthage, Mo., and Carol Swenson, Olathe; and a b...
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Clarence M. Calvin 1937-2009
Clarence M. Calvin, 71, Haysville, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born Feb. 8, 1937, in New Bethlehem, Pa., to Clarence and Genevieve Bargerstock Calvin. He married Lana Pillot on May 13, 1967, in Wichita. She survives. He was a retired law enforcement officer. Other survivors include a son, Bill Hastings, Beaver Falls, Pa.; two daughters, Missy Elliott, Wichita, and Cindy DeLuca, Mesa Ariz.; four brothers, John and Dwite Calvin, bo...
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Denton James Marrs 2008-2009
Denton James Marrs, 3 months, Chanute, died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born Oct. 11, 2008, in Chanute to Adam J. Marrs and Kayla Manion. They survive. Other survivors include a brother, Cayden Matthew Manion; his grandmother, Patricia Manion; his stepgrandfather, Jeff Keller; his grandfather, Bryan Manion and his wife Kelly of Lawrence. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel...
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Roland Boote
Roland Boote died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home, Overland Park. He and his wife, Helen, moved to Chanute in 1973 and owned Boote Business Machines. They retired to Overland Park in 1995. Survivors include his children, David Boote and Diane Johnson, Overland Park; two grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Overland Park. Arrangements are under the direct...
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